Purdue University Merit Scholarships
- The Trustees Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $12,000 to $16,000 per year to non-residents and $10,000 per year to Indiana residents. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of exceptional academic achievement and a student's leadership or service experience either in school or in the community. The Trustees Scholarship is renewable so long as a student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Approximately 100 Trustees Scholarships are awarded each year.
- The Presidential Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $6,000 to $10,000 per year to non-residents and $4,000 to $8,000 per year for residents. The scholarships is awarded to applicants who have demonstrated high academic achievement, and who have demonstrated leadership skills in service to their school or community. A recipient of the Presidential Scholarship may continue to renew it annually as long as they maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. Varying amounts of Presidential Scholarships are awarded each year.
- The Marquis Scholarship is awarded annually in the amount of $2,000 per year. To be eligible, a student must demonstrate evidence of leadership or service to their school or community. In addition, eligible applicants must be residents of Indiana, must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, and must have a combined family income (student and parents) of between $40,000 and $100,000. The Marquis Scholarship is renewable so long as a student maintains a GPA of at least 2.65 and continues to meet the family income requirements.
- Purdue Promise Scholarships are financial aid packages that combine varying levels of scholarship money with loans and work-study. Purdue Promise Scholarship packages are available only to Indiana residents who have been designated as Indiana Twenty-first Century Scholars. In addition, an applicant must file a FAFSA by March 1, and must also have a combined family income of no more than $40,000. This scholarship is renewable so long as a student remains in good academic standing.